Image of a man, wearing a striped shirt, standing on the beach holding his head with two boats, including a sailboat, in the ocean behind him; the poster advertises the musical comedy "A Soap Bubble" written by Montgomery Phister. Probable date based on general show history; the play was first put on by Baker & Farron in 1885 and into 1886; by late 1886, Farron's name appeared alone with the show. "Central / Litho + Eng Co / N.Y. / No 440"--text, lower right.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 71.76 x 35.56 cm (28 1/4 x 14 in.)
Actors--Pictorial works Beaches--Pictorial works Comedies Boats and boating--Pictorial works Theatrical productions Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc) Theatrical posters--American. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Entertainment Large Size Music and Theater The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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